Posts Tagged ‘Illinois State Police’
New dispatch center up and running
The latest tool to help protect Monroe County residents recently became fully operational, as the county’s new 911 dispatch center became fully functional in the basement of the courthouse on…
Read MoreFatal crash in Lenzburg
Two men died in a crash involving an SUV and tractor-trailer Sunday afternoon in Lenzburg. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Route 13 southbound…
Read MoreState’s attorney declines to prosecute Washy’s citation
Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann filed a “motion for nolle prosequi” Thursday, declining to prosecute a citation issued by Illinois State Police to Washy’s Saloon in Waterloo last month…
Read MorePolice dispatch disconnect in Dupo
Dupo Police Chief Kevin Smith blames a dispatching disconnect with St. Clair County for an incident this summer that prompted an investigative report from a TV news station. Rose and…
Read MoreFatal helicopter crash in Red Bud
A helicopter crashed into a building in Red Bud on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of its 74-year-old pilot from Red Bud. The crash occurred about 2 p.m. at…
Read MoreArmed robbery at Medicine Shoppe in Columbia
An armed robbery took place about 9 a.m. Saturday at The Medicine Shoppe, 134 S. Main Street in Columbia. Columbia police requested an Illinois State Police crime scene services unit…
Read MoreVehicles stolen, entered in Columbia
The Metro East Auto Theft Task Force is assisting Columbia police in the investigation of two vehicles stolen early Thursday morning and several others entered. Shortly before 2 a.m., a…
Read MoreISP report on jail death under review
Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann is reviewing a final report submitted by Illinois State Police following an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Monroe County Jail…
Read MoreTheft attempt from Columbia dealership thwarted by police
An attempt to steal vehicles from the George Weber Chevrolet dealership on Old State Route 3 in Columbia early Saturday morning was thwarted by police, with three suspects who fled…
Read MoreDupo police chief, officer injured in I-255 crash
Dupo Police Chief Kevin Smith and one of his officers were injured when the police pickup truck Smith was driving crashed about 5:35 p.m. Friday in the area of I-255…
Read MoreLaw enforcement surprises Hopkins twins
More than 70 police squad vehicles with lights and sirens drove through Waterloo on Friday. These cars, from numerous law enforcement agencies including those in Monroe County, were participating in…
Read MoreHead-on crash south of Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 10:45 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Route 159 just north of LL Road south of Hecker with injuries and road blockage. Survival…
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